There are many terms out there that most people mix up. Oftentimes, these terms are closely related and describe similar, yet different, things. The terms are often used so closely together that people begin to assume they mean the same thing. A good example of...
Bail is a kind of strange thing. Since you use it to secure your release from jail while your case winds its way through Louisiana’s slow and lengthy legal process, bail can be looked at as the price of your freedom. However, since you’re still required...
There is a knock on your door. You stand beside the door for several seconds torn between the urge to open it and find out who is on the other side and a genuine concern that opening the door could jeopardize your safety. Knocks in the...
No one likes to spend any more time in a jail cell than absolutely necessary, which is why you will want to get bailed out as quickly as possible. While there are some limitations on how quickly the process can happen, there are also things...
Thanks to GPS tracking technology and the fact that nearly everyone carries a cell phone with them at all times, it’s now possible to use the cell phone to exactly pinpoint someone’s location. The question many people have is whether this technology is legal. Most people...
There are a variety of ways a power line can come down including severe winds, natural disasters, and even an auto accident. The reason the power line is down isn’t important. The important part is knowing how to stay safe when you find a downed...
You have heard through the grapevine that either the police want to question you about some crime that took place in your neighborhood or that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. This puts you in the interesting position of trying to figure out...
Earbuds are awesome. They provide you with a way to tune out all the noise connected to the world and lose yourself in music, white noise, audiobooks, and podcasts. The earbuds fit snugly into your ear so that you don’t have to worry about anyone...
GoFund Me has been a wonderful tool. It’s allowed people, non-profit organizations, and more to quickly raise money for important causes and emergencies. While many great things can be said about GoFund Me, as always, there’s also a dark side. Shortly after GoFund Me started...
Electricity is one of those things you don’t appreciate until you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a blackout. The good news is that there are some things you can do to make sure you’re ready the next time the power goes out, even...
It doesn’t matter what the charges are, getting arrested is always a terrifying event. You want to get out of jail as quickly as possible. The best way to shorten your time in a jail cell is getting released on bail. Learn How Much Bail Money...
Legally speaking, assault isn’t simple. Louisiana has multiple assault laws on the books and each one is just a little different from the others. Assault with the intent to commit a felony is just one of Louisiana’s assault laws. What is Assault with the Intent to...